Tam from Vietnam, diagnosed with cataracts in both eyes, back at school

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EYE NEWS

World Diabetes Day: the hidden risk of blindness

November 14, 2018

On World Diabetes Day, we’re shining a spotlight on the role that the Orbis family plays in eliminating one of the fastest growing causes of avoidable blindness – diabetic retinopathy.

Patient stories: treating Mandido, Ethiopia, for trachoma

November 05, 2018

Mandido, 50, had trachoma for three years, which had a profound effect on her ability to work and support her family. Her husband is unable to work, making her sight crucial for their future

Fighting avoidable blindness

Access to eye care for everyone

Our goal at Orbis is to help build the skills and resources communities around the world need to provide quality eye care for many generations to come.

A grandfather in orange with his granddaughter, post surgery, in pink. She is wearing an eye patch

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Treating Trinh

After a bad accident, Trinh lost her vision. Find out what happened when the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital visited her home province in Vietnam, and the difference it made to her life...

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Operation Sight

Across the world, there are nearly 30 million people who are blind – needlessly.

Operation Sight is Orbis UK's most ambitious campaign to date

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Operation Sight goals

1 MILLION

treatments delivered to children and adults in need

4 MILLION

children having their eyesight tested at school

6 MILLION

people living at risk of trachoma receiving antibiotics

Take a virtual tour of the Flying Eye Hospital today

The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital is unlike any plane you’ve seen before. A state-of-the-art teaching facility complete with operating room, classroom and recovery room - this amazing aircraft has been a beacon of hope since 1982.

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